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Forefront (Illinois)
Building a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois.
About Forefront (Illinois)
Forefront builds a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. Founded in 1974, we are the nation’s only statewide membership association for nonprofits, philanthropy, public agencies, advisors, and our allies. We provide education, advocacy, thought leadership, and project management to attract investment to the sector, develop top talent, improve systems and policies, and build organizational capacity. Our Nonprofit Members work in 26 issue areas across the state. Our Grantmaking Members include private foundations, such as family and independent foundations, public charities, corporations, donor-advised funds, charitable trusts, and individual philanthropists. Our Advisor Members include consultants, attorneys, investment managers, and other professional advisors to grantmakers and nonprofits. We also actively engage social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and B-Corps in our work to spur innovation in the sector. Together, our efforts help educate children, shelter the homeless, enrich the arts, and address a host of other critical issues to create healthier and more vibrant communities throughout Illinois.
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Signals from Forefront (Illinois)
12 published signals
Presence & Recognition
Forefront (Illinois) is hosting an interactive session at Annual Summit 2026 led by Linda Beitz, Ed.D., Founder of Solutions Through Dialogue.
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Operations & Supply
Forefront (Illinois) will close its offices and services on September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
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Presence & Recognition
Forefront (Illinois) is attending the Annual Summit 2026 of Exponent Philanthropy for a panel and discussion on Catalytic Philanthropy led by CEO Paul D. Daugherty.
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Presence & Recognition
Forefront (Illinois) is presenting a free annual training on advocacy rules for public charities in partnership with C3 Legal and attorney Norah Jones.
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Presence & Recognition
Forefront (Illinois) attended VCON26 as an edibuddies attendee.
Reported by Dilane (dil-ah-nay) Mitchell
Presence & Recognition
Forefront (Illinois) is following the union negotiations with its host hotel
Reported by Monique B. Jones, LCSW
Capital & Finance
Forefront (Illinois) secured funding from the Field Foundation and the Illinois Department of Human Services for Healing Illinois grants.
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Presence & Recognition
Forefront (Illinois)'s Policy Team is presenting a training on advocacy and lobbying rules for 501(c)(3)s charitable organizations in Illinois to AMPT and its members.
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Presence & Recognition
Forefront (Illinois) is hosting the Annual Summit on September 24th at the Chicago Hilton with a theme of Growing Together: Strong Roots Today. Bold Growth Tomorrow.
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Presence & Recognition
Forefront (Illinois) is hosting its annual day of training, learning, and networking on the 24th.
Reported by Dilane (dil-ah-nay) Mitchell
People
Forefront (Illinois) welcomed a new member to the team.
Reported by Monique B. Jones, LCSW
People
Forefront (Illinois) is hiring a Policy Coordinator to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ghFxb_qe!
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